Comments on: The Broke-Ass Guide to Negotiation

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Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:32:07 +0000

[...] about perks or complimentary services. from my experience, (and Dana’s, too) you never know – so [...]

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Publisher Spotlight: The Broke-Ass Bride — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:01:46 +0000

[...] Bride provides much inspiration on both fronts. Dana (the actual broke-ass bride) offers tips on how to be a better negotiator, how to decorate on a budget, and, of course, easy ideas for saving money before the big day. [...]

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:47:56 +0000

great tips — I've always been a little wary of bargaining, but one has to in this day and age!

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:55 +0000

Amy has a great point. I am a wedding planner who was burned by a bartering bride and my moto since then has been NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!
Dana's points are spot on for making your dollars stretch further. I cannot tell reiterate how important it is to be respectful and kind when approaching vendors. Keep in mind that we vendors do love what we do and have passion, but this is also our livelihood. Good deals have to be a win/win situation.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:35:48 +0000

I'm going to chime in here for my mom, who is a wedding florist. Lately she has been getting a lot of brides asking for price cuts – which she can't really do if she wants to stay in business – her profit margin is not very big. Something she WILL do, however, is work with their budget and help them choose flowers and designs that are less expensive but still within their vision and style. She has also done barters before, but that has been more for family friends or friends of friends – people she knows she can trust to hold up their end of the bargain. One barter early on in her business did not work out- that person still hasn't held up their end of the bargain. So, if you do plan on offering a barter, that's something to remember – how can you show that they should trust you?

By: 30-Something Bride

30-Something Bride — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:25:56 +0000

Dana, I negotiate for a living and this is good advice. You do have to ask – you'd be surprised what people will do to help.
Bartering can be tough for the faint of heart, but a compromise is ALWAYS doable. I hate salmon and it was the fish option on our dinner plan. I wanted to switch it out for the sea bass (more expensive for the vendor, better tasting for me). We agreed upon a tilapia with an fancier sauce that was to DIE for! Everyone raved about it and how they were glad it wasn't salmon at a wedding AGAIN.

By: Kiley

Kiley — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:52:28 +0000

Great advice. Seriously, one of the most gorgeous dresses I've EVER seen. Lovely.

By: BrokeAssBride

BrokeAssBride — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:31:03 +0000

very good! its upcycled from forever ago, with some edits because back then I was a whack writer The part 2 will be all new goodness though!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:22:55 +0000

Was this posted once before? I feel like i read it somewhere already but I am not sure if I am remembering wrong.

By: blakekr

blakekr — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:03:26 +0000

I loooooove your dress. Whatever you did to get it, it was worth it!